Moody is battling a knee injury sustained against the Highlanders last week, while Franks, Taylor and Barrett are being rested ahead of next weekend's quarter-final clash against a to be determined opponent.

As a result, Tim Perry, Andrew Makalio and Michael Alaalatoa will start in the front row, while Quinten Strange comes in for Barrett.

Otago hooker Sam Anderson-Heather has been named on the reserves bench and could make his Crusaders debut.

There are two changes in the backline, with Mitchell Drummond named to start at halfback in place of Bryn Hall, who moves to the bench, while Israel Dagg comes in for David Havili, who will also sit out this game.